Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1201 THIRD AVE SUITE 4900
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SEATTLE, WA981013099
A Employer identification number

91-6339306
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(206) 359-8555
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$1,526,802J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 150,000
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 38,320 37,958  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 61,328
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 347,049
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 61,328
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 940    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 250,588 99,286  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 3,613 3,252   361
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,405 1,265 0 141
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 13,236 13,236   0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,803 363   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 25     25
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 21,082 18,116 0 527
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 200,000 200,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 221,082 18,116 0 200,527
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 29,506
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 81,170
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 1,814 -19 -19
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 134,003 243,022 243,022
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 57,067 Click to see attachment68,397 59,697
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 302,836 Click to see attachment286,479 526,063
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 321,246 Click to see attachment306,962 322,816
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 397,637 Click to see attachment343,865 375,223
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,214,603 1,248,706 1,526,802
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 1,214,603 1,248,706
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,214,603 1,248,706
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,214,603 1,248,706
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
1,214,603
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
29,506
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
4,632
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,248,741
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
35
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
1,248,706
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 18. COSTCO WHSL CORP NEW COM   1998-01-06 2015-01-13
b 57. PRAXAIR INC COM   2002-06-17 2015-01-13
c 2. PRICELINE GROUP INC.   2011-08-25 2015-01-13
d 26. UNION PACIFIC CORP   2011-02-03 2015-01-13
e 61. COVIDIEN PLC   2009-06-08 2015-01-30
119. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO COM   2009-04-27 2015-02-02
60. NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO INC   2008-01-14 2015-02-02
35. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM   2006-08-14 2015-02-02
24. APPLE INC   2005-09-08 2015-02-09
42. IPATH BLOOMBERG COMMODITY INDEX TR ETN   2008-09-24 2015-02-09
10. BOEING CO   2009-09-15 2015-02-09
23. CERNER CORPORATION   2012-06-13 2015-02-09
32. COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIO NS   2006-01-03 2015-02-09
12. COSTCO WHSL CORP NEW COM   1998-01-06 2015-02-09
40. DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES   2011-05-13 2015-02-09
16. ECOLAB INC COM   2002-04-08 2015-02-09
28. FIDELITY NATIONAL INFO SERVI CES   2009-08-05 2015-02-09
27. ISHARES RUSSELL MIDCAP VALUE   2013-04-11 2015-02-09
34. ISHARES CORE S&P MIDCAP ETF   2010-07-14 2015-02-09
37. ETF POWERSHARES   2010-03-15 2015-02-09
25. QUALCOMM INC COM   2006-08-01 2015-02-09
23. STARBUCKS CORP   2014-06-06 2015-02-09
267. ELEMENTS ROGERS TOTAL RETURN   2008-09-24 2015-02-09
17. THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC   2009-05-19 2015-02-09
10. VANGUARD SMALL CAP ETF   2013-04-11 2015-02-09
8. VISA INC   2012-05-23 2015-02-09
37. WELLS FARGO & CO   2010-04-27 2015-02-09
10. ACTAVIS PLC   2011-06-07 2015-02-09
78. ETF VANGUARD FTSE US   2009-10-09 2015-02-13
110. ISHARES RUSSELL MIDCAP VALUE   2013-04-11 2015-03-02
51. ETF POWERSHARES   2010-03-15 2015-03-02
99. ETF POWERSHARES   2010-07-14 2015-03-02
64. TRW AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS   2014-02-25 2015-03-02
53. IPATH BLOOMBERG COMMODITY INDEX TR ETN   2008-09-24 2015-03-16
150. IPATH BLOOMBERG COMMODITY INDEX TR ETN   2011-07-01 2015-03-16
160. IPATH BLOOMBERG COMMODITY INDEX TR ETN   2008-10-31 2015-03-16
77. IPATH BLOOMBERG COMMODITY INDEX TR ETN   2014-02-28 2015-03-16
150. IPATH BLOOMBERG COMMODITY INDEX TR ETN   2008-12-02 2015-03-16
100. ELEMENTS ROGERS TOTAL RETURN   2008-09-24 2015-03-16
1000. ELEMENTS ROGERS TOTAL RETURN   2011-07-01 2015-03-16
1500. ELEMENTS ROGERS TOTAL RETURN   2008-10-31 2015-03-16
1500. ELEMENTS ROGERS TOTAL RETURN   2008-12-02 2015-03-16
10. ALLERGAN, INC.   2012-03-14 2015-03-18
30. ALLERGAN, INC.   2012-09-25 2015-03-18
14. ACTAVIS PLC   2015-03-17 2015-03-25
16. ACTAVIS PLC   2011-06-07 2015-03-25
10000. COCA-COLA CO 5.35% DUE 11/1 5/17   2010-09-22 2015-03-30
64. VANGUARD LARGE CAP ETF   2012-12-21 2015-04-14
20000. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES 4.875% D UE 5/1/2015   2008-08-12 2015-05-01
52. MICHAEL KORS HOLDINGS LTD   2014-02-25 2015-05-12
40. STRATASYS LTD   2014-09-18 2015-05-12
4. AMAZON COM INC COM   2014-07-15 2015-06-17
17. AMERICAN TOWER REIT INC   2009-10-09 2015-06-17
12. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B   2011-02-03 2015-06-17
4. BLACKROCK, INC   2010-05-27 2015-06-17
11. CVS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION   2015-03-25 2015-06-17
13. CHEVRON CORPORATION   2006-07-03 2015-06-17
20. CITIGROUP INC   2013-06-12 2015-06-17
16. COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO COM   2013-10-17 2015-06-17
11. WALT DISNEY CO   2013-10-24 2015-06-17
12. EOG RESOURCES INC   2012-04-12 2015-06-17
26. EBAY INC   2015-05-12 2015-06-17
12. EXXON MOBIL CORP   2005-09-20 2015-06-17
10. FEDEX CORP COM   2012-03-14 2015-06-17
15. GILEAD SCIENCES INC   2014-07-15 2015-06-17
4. GOOGLE INC CLASS C   2014-04-02 2015-06-17
16. HOME DEPOT INC COM   2010-03-15 2015-06-17
13. HONEYWELL INTL INC COM   2013-03-20 2015-06-17
3. HONEYWELL INTL INC COM   2011-03-22 2015-06-17
36. ISHARES MSCI EAFE INDEX FUND   2012-01-20 2015-06-17
9. ISHARES CORE S&P MIDCAP ETF   2010-07-14 2015-06-17
8. CEF ISHARES S&P SMALLCAP 600 GROWTH INDEX FUND   2010-01-22 2015-06-17
20. JPMORGAN CHASE & CO   2009-09-15 2015-06-17
17. JOHNSON & JOHNSON   2011-11-23 2015-06-17
20. LAM RESEARCH CORP   2014-03-11 2015-06-17
26. MARSH & MCLENNAN COS INC COM   2008-07-28 2015-06-17
20. MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC C LASS A NEW   2011-03-28 2015-06-17
32. METLIFE INC   2013-02-04 2015-06-17
39. MICROSOFT CORP   2008-12-08 2015-06-17
27. MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC   2009-05-19 2015-06-17
11. NEXTERA ENERGY INC   2011-07-01 2015-06-17
54. PFIZER INC COM   2010-01-22 2015-06-17
2. PRICELINE GROUP INC.   2011-08-25 2015-06-17
10. ROPER INDUSTRIES INC   2011-08-25 2015-06-17
15. SPDR S&P EMERGING ASIA PACIF IC ETF   2012-01-20 2015-06-17
13. TARGET CORP COM   2015-03-02 2015-06-17
12. TIME WARNER INC NEW   2009-08-05 2015-06-17
25. US BANCORP   2011-07-26 2015-06-17
11. UNION PACIFIC CORP   2011-02-03 2015-06-17
25. VF CORPORATION   2012-07-02 2015-06-17
9. VANGUARD SMALL CAP ETF   2015-03-02 2015-06-17
17. WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC   2015-01-13 2015-06-17
95. ISHARES RUSSELL MIDCAP VALUE   2013-04-11 2015-07-21
10. ETF POWERSHARES   2010-07-14 2015-07-21
70. ETF POWERSHARES   2010-01-22 2015-07-21
181. ALPS ALERIAN MLF ETF   2012-09-13 2015-08-12
159. ALPS ALERIAN MLF ETF   2012-12-21 2015-08-12
40. DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES   2011-05-13 2015-08-12
55. FLUOR CORP NEW   2014-06-06 2015-08-12
280. ETF POWERSHARES S&P 500 DOWNSIDE HEDGED PORT   2014-08-08 2015-08-12
180. ISHARES MCSI PACIFIC EX-JAPA N   2009-04-27 2015-08-18
90. SPDR S&P EMERGING ASIA PACIF IC ETF   2012-01-20 2015-08-18
85. BORG WARNER INC   2014-06-25 2015-09-25
25. HESS CORPORATION   2014-06-06 2015-09-25
46. HESS CORPORATION   2011-01-04 2015-09-25
151. ETF POWERSHARES S&P 500 DOWNSIDE HEDGED PORT   2014-08-08 2015-11-09
374. ETF POWERSHARES S&P 500 DOWNSIDE HEDGED PORT   2014-05-21 2015-11-09
14. EBAY INC   2015-05-12 2015-11-24
98. EBAY INC   2011-07-26 2015-11-24
74. MACYS INC   2015-02-02 2015-11-24
6. CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GILL, INC.   2015-01-13 2015-12-16
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 2,576   404 2,172
b 7,175   1,553 5,622
c 2,108   974 1,134
d 2,940   1,225 1,715
e 6,503   2,733 3,770
2,845   1,444 1,401
3,311   3,903 -592
4,031   2,139 1,892
2,855   171 2,684
1,229   2,298 -1,069
1,465   522 943
1,526   930 596
1,831   404 1,427
1,759   269 1,490
2,337   971 1,366
1,703   275 1,428
1,768   684 1,084
1,994   1,559 435
4,972   2,563 2,409
3,700   2,078 1,622
1,671   862 809
2,034   1,727 307
1,631   2,897 -1,266
2,085   610 1,475
1,162   915 247
2,115   945 1,170
1,993   1,213 780
2,712   637 2,075
7,688   6,411 1,277
8,327   6,353 1,974
5,258   2,864 2,394
10,207   5,249 4,958
6,670   5,229 1,441
1,447   2,900 -1,453
4,095   7,113 -3,018
4,367   6,320 -1,953
2,102   3,027 -925
4,095   5,368 -1,273
567   1,085 -518
5,668   9,300 -3,632
8,502   11,203 -2,701
8,502   9,570 -1,068
2,358   935 1,423
7,074   2,765 4,309
4,287   4,263 24
4,899   1,019 3,880
11,126   11,629 -503
6,146   4,197 1,949
20,000   20,059 -59
3,228   5,239 -2,011
1,399   5,163 -3,764
1,709   1,426 283
1,574   624 950
1,672   994 678
1,426   678 748
1,135   1,148 -13
1,303   819 484
1,131   1,007 124
1,049   998 51
1,215   749 466
1,081   630 451
1,569   1,507 62
1,011   779 232
1,760   923 837
1,772   1,362 410
2,109   563 1,546
1,770   522 1,248
1,351   971 380
312   170 142
2,352   1,867 485
1,375   678 697
1,058   459 599
1,362   878 484
1,666   1,060 606
1,642   1,070 572
1,535   696 839
1,524   676 848
1,804   1,206 598
1,779   811 968
1,094   440 654
1,090   638 452
1,834   1,040 794
2,348   974 1,374
1,733   703 1,030
1,326   1,085 241
1,048   1,003 45
1,039   295 744
1,109   673 436
1,099   518 581
1,726   826 900
1,107   1,092 15
1,450   1,295 155
6,977   5,487 1,490
1,027   530 497
7,189   3,602 3,587
2,606   2,526 80
2,290   2,156 134
2,185   971 1,214
2,626   4,320 -1,694
7,053   8,016 -963
7,232   4,846 2,386
7,013   6,510 503
3,347   5,419 -2,072
1,244   2,323 -1,079
2,289   3,561 -1,272
3,760   4,323 -563
9,313   10,301 -988
403   342 61
2,818   1,412 1,406
2,922   4,720 -1,798
3,350   4,337 -987
      313
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       2,172
b       5,622
c       1,134
d       1,715
e       3,770
      1,401
      -592
      1,892
      2,684
      -1,069
      943
      596
      1,427
      1,490
      1,366
      1,428
      1,084
      435
      2,409
      1,622
      809
      307
      -1,266
      1,475
      247
      1,170
      780
      2,075
      1,277
      1,974
      2,394
      4,958
      1,441
      -1,453
      -3,018
      -1,953
      -925
      -1,273
      -518
      -3,632
      -2,701
      -1,068
      1,423
      4,309
      24
      3,880
      -503
      1,949
      -59
      -2,011
      -3,764
      283
      950
      678
      748
      -13
      484
      124
      51
      466
      451
      62
      232
      837
      410
      1,546
      1,248
      380
      142
      485
      697
      599
      484
      606
      572
      839
      848
      598
      968
      654
      452
      794
      1,374
      1,030
      241
      45
      744
      436
      581
      900
      15
      155
      1,490
      497
      3,587
      80
      134
      1,214
      -1,694
      -963
      2,386
      503
      -2,072
      -1,079
      -1,272
      -563
      -988
      61
      1,406
      -1,798
      -987
       
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 61,328
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 250,164 1,582,535 0.158078
2013 300,452 1,611,847 0.186402
2012 215,579 1,664,746 0.129497
2011 200,918 1,688,728 0.118976
2010 200,415 1,657,645 0.120903
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.713856
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
0.142771
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
1,477,527
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
210,948
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
812
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
211,760
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
200,527
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 1,623
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 1,623
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,623
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 861
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 861
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 1
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 763
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet0 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletWA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 5
    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHOMAS C GORES Telephone no.bullet (206) 359-8555

    Located atbullet1201 THIRD AVENUE SUITE 4900SEATTLEWA ZIP+4bullet98101
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    PERKINS COIE TRUST COMPANY AGENT
    3     		3,613    
    1201 THIRD AVE SUITE 4900
    SEATTLE,WA98101
    THOMAS C GORES TRUSTEE
    1     		0    
    1201 THIRD AVE SUITE 4900
    SEATTLE,WA98101
    J KEVIN CALLAGHAN TRUSTEE
    1     		0    
    1201 THIRD AVE SUITE 4900
    SEATTLE,WA98101
    STANLEY D SAVAGE TRUSTEE
    1     		0    
    1201 THIRD AVE SUITE 4900
    SEATTLE,WA98101
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,500,027
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    0
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,500,027
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,500,027
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    22,500
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,477,527
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    73,876
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    73,876
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,623
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,623
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    72,253
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    72,253
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    72,253
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    200,527
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    200,527
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    200,527
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 72,253
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 118,339
    b From 2011...... 117,235
    c From 2012...... 133,686
    d From 2013...... 220,460
    e From 2014...... 172,915
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 762,635
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 200,527
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 72,253
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 128,274
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 890,909
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		118,339
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		772,570
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 117,235
    b Excess from 2012.... 133,686
    c Excess from 2013.... 220,460
    d Excess from 2014.... 172,915
    e Excess from 2015.... 128,274
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET
    301 MERCER STREET
    SEATTLE,WA98109     		NONE PC PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT 25,000
    SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    PO BOX 21906
    SEATTLE,WA981113906     		NONE PC PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT 50,000
    SEATTLE OPERA ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 9248
    SEATTLE,WA981090248     		NONE PC PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT 50,000
    SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE
    155 MERCER STREET
    SEATTLE,WA981084639     		NONE PC PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT 25,000
    ARTSFUND
    10 HARRISON ST SUITE 200
    SEATTLE,WA98109     		NONE PC PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT 25,000
    ACT THEATRE
    700 UNION STREET
    SEATTLE,WA98101     		NONE PC PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT 25,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 200,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 38,320  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 61,328  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   100,588  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13100,588
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    91-6339306
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    Form 990 or 990-EZ





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    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
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    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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    Name of organization
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    91-6339306
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    JOHN GRAHAM TRUST  
    1201 THIRD AVE SUITE 4900
    SUITE 4900
    SEATTLE, WA98101

    		$ 150,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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    Name of organization
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    91-6339306
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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    Name of organization
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    91-6339306
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
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    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-6339306
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 1,405 1,265   141

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-6339306
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EMERSON ELEC 4.875% 10/15/19 10,916 10,976
    GE 5.625% 09/15/17 24,635 26,657
    HONEYWELL INTL 5.3% 03/01/18 24,527 26,979
    SYSCO CORP 2/18 5.25% 23,375 26,725
    DEERE JOHN 5.35% 04/03/18 24,828 26,999
    CISCO SYS 5.5% 02/22/16 19,107 20,128
    COSTCO NOTE 5.5% 03/15/17 20,180 21,052
    CATERPILLAR 5.45% 04/15/18 19,641 21,633
    PFIZER 6.2% 03/15/19 10,769 11,250
    BECTON DICKINSON 5% 05/15/19 10,626 10,800
    CONOCOPHILLIPS 5.2% 05/15/18 10,793 10,621
    MCDONALD 5% 02/01/19 10,813 10,804
    OCCIDENTAL PETRO 4.1% 02/01/21 9,980 10,491
    ORACLE 5.75% 04/15/18 11,154 10,911
    WALMART 3.625% 07/08/20 9,702 10,700
    PRAXAIR INC 1.25% DUE 11/7/201 14,667 14,799
    PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP 1.28% 4,956 4,961
    UNILEVER CAPITAL CORP 4.8% DUE 16,471 16,327
    INTEL CORP 1.35% 5.3% DUE 3/1/ 10,001 10,013
    MERCK & CO 2.35% 2/10/22 9,707 9,819
    TARGET CORP 2.90% 01/15/22 10,114 10,171

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-6339306
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COSTCO WHOLESALE 1,346 9,690
    MICROSOFT CORP 3,702 9,875
    PEPSICO INC 4,127 8,793
    CHEVRON CORPORATION 2,143 3,059
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 4,417 5,301
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 5,005 7,527
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 5,804 10,067
    GENERAL MILLS 2,728 5,997
    QUALCOMM INC 3,998 5,798
    TIME WARNER INC 1,819 4,786
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES 3,055 4,803
    BOEING CO 2,925 8,097
    METLIFE INC 5,190 6,846
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 3,613 4,576
    AMAZON.COM 1,831 10,814
    APPLE INC 1,079 15,894
    MARSH & MCLENNAN COS 2,756 5,711
    AMERICAN TOWER CORP 2,642 6,980
    FIDELITY NATIONAL INFO 3,248 8,060
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 3,531 9,065
    INTEL CORP 2,806 5,099
    THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC 2,584 10,213
    BLACKROCK, INC 3,561 7,151
    HOME DEPOT INC 2,249 9,125
    OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM 5,731 4,936
    PFIZER INC 4,469 7,489
    WELLS FARGO & CO 5,083 8,426
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B 5,644 9,111
    DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES 3,058 6,756
    HONEYWELL INTL INC 3,978 7,250
    MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC 3,040 6,034
    NEXTERA ENERGY INC 3,598 6,441
    PRICELINE.COM INC 1,949 5,100
    ROPER INDUSTRIES INC 2,740 7,402
    US BANCORP 3,576 6,315
    UNION PACIFIC CORP 2,308 3,832
    ALLERGAN INC 1,911 9,375
    CERNER CORPORATION 4,379 6,859
    EOG RESOURCES INC 3,360 4,531
    FEDEX CORP 3,901 6,407
    MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC 2,068 5,695
    STARBUCKS CORP 5,534 13,087
    VISA INC 4,231 11,477
    CELGENE CORP 3,527 8,623
    CITIGROUP INC 5,136 6,106
    COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 5,050 5,396
    DANAHER CORP DEL COM 8,785 10,588
    DISNEY WALT CO 4,495 6,935
    FORD MOTOR CO 3,985 4,326
    GILEAD SCIENCES 4,766 7,589
    COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 1,993 9,483
    CVS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION 5,968 7,822
    ECOLAB INC COM 1,307 8,693
    FACEBOOK INC 8,307 12,559
    HP INC 2,972 2,404
    LAM RESEARCH 4,014 5,956
    MCKESSON CORPORATION 5,500 6,114
    WEC ENERGY GROUP INC 3,033 5,490
    YAHOO INC 3,871 3,492
    VF CORPORATION 3,236 6,101
    VALERO ENERGY CORP 4,468 6,152
    STERICYCLE INC 1,719 5,668
    MEDTRONIC PLC 6,734 6,769
    ALPHABET INC CLASS C 985 5,312
    ALPHABET INC CL A 1,544 8,558
    AMGEN INC 3,238 3,247
    ANHEUSER-BUSCH ADR 4,801 6,875
    EXPEDIA INC 3,620 5,221
    HALLIBURTON CO 3,518 3,234
    HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COM 3,573 3,086
    ILLUMINA INC COM 3,228 3,263
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC 2,413 4,054
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD 3,035 5,161
    CHARLES SCHWAB CORP 4,680 5,203
    STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC 4,685 4,803
    TARGET CORP COM 5,712 5,373
    WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE CO 5,864 6,557

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-6339306
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    68,397
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    59,697
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


     
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


     


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-6339306
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ETF POWERSHARES AT COST 3,602 6,572
    ISHARES CORE S&P MIDCAP ETF AT COST 19,542 36,780
    ISHARES BARCLAYS 3-7 YR BD ETF AT COST 27,636 27,465
    ETF VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS AT COST 15,251 16,846
    VANGUARD LARGE CAP ETF AT COST 9,723 12,997
    POWERSHARES ETF FTSE RAFI US AT COST 7,228 7,728
    VANGUARD FTSE EUROPE ETF AT COST 16,660 14,615
    VANGUARD SMALL CAP ETF AT COST 22,550 22,902
    VANGUARD SHORT-TERM BD ETF AT COST 7,340 7,241
    ETF VANGUARD DEVELOPED MARK ET AT COST 27,130 24,382
    VANGUARD WHITEHALL ETF AT COST 6,633 6,408
    ETF VANGUARD FTSE US AT COST 6,328 7,151
    ISHARES MCSI PACIFIC EX-JAPAN AT COST 4,711 6,718
    ISHARES MSCI EAFE INDEX FUND AT COST 62,085 72,284
    ETF POWERSHARES S&P500 DOWNSID AT COST 14,142 12,834
    VANGUARD SHORT-TERM CORPORATE AT COST 33,962 33,413
    ISHARES RUSSELL MIDCAP GROWTH AT COST 8,384 7,813
    VANGUARD INT-TERM CORPORATE BO AT COST 5,906 5,886
    ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 VALUE ETF AT COST 7,090 6,436
    ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH AT COST 8,657 7,660
    CEF ISHARES S&P SMALL CAP 600 AT COST 2,238 4,848
    ISHARES CORE MSCI ETF AT COST 7,376 6,634
    POWERSHARES S&P 500 LOW VOLATI AT COST 7,810 7,907
    VANGUARD GROWTH ETF AT COST 11,881 11,703

    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-6339306
    Description Amount
    2015 RIC INCOME POSTED IN 2016 35


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-6339306
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    WA STATE RENEWAL FEE 25 0   25


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-6339306
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    2014 IRS REFUND 940 0  


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-6339306
    Description Amount
    2014 RIC INCOME POSTED IN 2015 3
    2015 COST BASIS ADJUSTMENTS 4,629


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-6339306
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MGMT FEES-SUBJECT T 13,236 13,236    


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    91-6339306
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 76 76   0
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE 1,500 0   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 940 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 236 236   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 51 51   0